Happy Holidays.

As the year winds down, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to you. In addition to a loving family and good friends, I am blessed to be able to work with you - the talented, creative and passionate people of Seattle - in the most special place in America.

I am optimistic about 2012 because I know that you are as committed as I am to protecting and growing this place we are so proud to call home. I have been honored to work with you over the past two years and am excited to see where the next two take us. Together, I know we will be successful.

As we have done for the past two years, we'll be hosting a City Hall Open House to give you an opportunity to tour your City Hall and talk to the people who serve in our City Departments. The open house will last from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 28th. Come on down. Let us know what we are doing well and where we can do better.

Thank you again for the opportunity to serve as your mayor. My door is always open to you. I wish you and your family all the best in the New Year.

Sincerely,

Mike McGinn
Mayor of Seattle